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Fire ripped through an old barn, a mobile trailer and a garage near the Solina Community Park. The property owners had been collecting the wheelchairs to send to developing countries.

There were also several smaller vehicles damaged by the fire. A Pontiac G6 was burned, along with a ridearound tractor. There was a older Ford Ranger with fire damage to the front of it, as well as a Honda with some heat damage. Clarington firefighters were called to 1972 Concession Rd. 6 around 5 p.m. to battle the blaze on the chilly spring evening. Fire Chief Gord Weir said all five Clarington stations were called to the fire. Upon arrival, firefighters found the barn was partially collapsed and the fire had spread throughout the building. There were no large animals in the barn at the time of the fire, according to the chief.

Residents and passersby stopped to watch the spectacular flames and take pictures.

A barn, small garage and mobile trailer -- which the property owners were living in -- were all damaged in the blaze. The Red Cross was called in to help the property owner.

No cause has been determined for the fire, but it is not believed to be suspicious. The fire is expected to have caused approximately $100,000 in damage.

Solina is located at Solina Road and Concession Road 6, northwest of Bowmanville.